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Hybrid A/C Compressor Oil-ASE Practice Question (VIDEO)

On a hybrid vehicle’s air conditioning system that utilizes a high voltage electrical compressor, can only the oil specified by the vehicle manufacturer should be used in the compressor or is PAG oil is acceptable for use in an electric vehicle’s compressor?

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PSA: Take a quick look at your punches and chisels (and be sure they’re ready for service)

Dressing chisels and punches, however, is a housekeeping task I’ve found not everyone knows they should be doing, and dress your punches and chisels!

The best auto racing movies to convert non-racing fans

There are two kinds of people in the world: race fans and people who haven’t watched these movies.

A few tips for tow truck operators

Hookin’ ain’t easy. Here’s what I wish I knew on Day 1.

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Tool Review: FNIRSI DSO152 Oscilloscope

Lemmy tries out the cheapest lab scope available on Amazon.

Photo Gallery: Tate Automotive in Cross Plains, Tennessee

Our photographer Mike Apice was recently visiting a Dorman facility in Portland, Tennessee, when he stopped in to a small repair shop in nearby Cross Plans. Here’s a look inside.

A sheep at the wheel: what I learned at the Ford ST SUV Experience

My new Explorer ST goes like a scalded dog. Ford’s Performance Driving School taught me how to avoid getting bitten.

13 of the craziest motor sports you can find on YouTube

Let’s watch the most creative and crazy sports involving four (and two) wheels on YouTube.

Serviceability Hall Of Shame: captive chassis mounts

When released from captivity, these things will give ya a case of the spins.

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ICYMI: Secondary hood prop positions

Props to second place, too.

Don’t do dangerous stuff: a reminder to be safe in the shop

I was raised in times and places where it was considered a mark of pride to get the job done, no matter the risk to your own body. That, friends, is bunk.